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Due to her Name, Image, and Likeness deals, Olivia Dunne has become a major figure in NCAA collegiate history. Not only is she a college gymnastics star, but she also has a huge following on social media platforms.
As 2024 ends, here's a look at the top five Dunne moments of the year.
Top 5 Olivia Dunne moments of 2024
#5 Floor exercise career-high score of 9.900, recorded twice
In March 2024, Olivia Dunne scored a 9.900 on the floor in the leadoff spot by tying her career high. Her performance helped LSU Gymnastics achieve a program-best road score of 198.425 to win the Podium Challenge.
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About a month later, Dunne matched the score in the second round of the Fayetteville Regional as she contributed to the LSU Tigers’ reaching the finals. Filling in for Kiya Johnson in the anchor spot, Dunne was impressive as she secured 9.900 on her floor routine.
#4 LSU return for fifth and final year
After the LSU Tigers concluded the 2024 season, Olivia Dunne announced that she would return for her fifth and final year, thus concluding her collegiate career in 2025.
In the video announcement, the 22-year-old described why she decided to return to LSU driven by numerous factors including her love for the purple and yellow leotard, being a part of the team that scripted history, and the personal growth she has had due to the coaches’ guidance.
#3 Coaches Choice Award
After the 2024 season, Dunne was honored with the Coaches’ Choice Award at the team’s May celebration event at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. She was recognized for stepping up when the team needed it, her readiness, and her positive attitude.
#2 Forbes recognition
In 2024, Dunne earned major recognition named by Forbes to its Top Creators and 30 Under 30 lists. Forbes honored other student-athletes Mondo Duplantis, Sha'Carri Richardson, Flau'jae Johnson, and Angel Reese.
#1 LSU’s first NCAA Championship, the 2024 title triumph
Olivia Dunne was a member of the LSU Tigers’ gymnastics team that scripted history by winning its first-ever NCAA Championships title in the 2024 edition. In the finals, the Tigers, with an overall score of 198.2250, was ahead of California (197.8500), Utah (197.8000), and Florida (197.4375).
Although Dunne didn’t compete in the semifinals and final of the 2024 NCAA Championship, she played an integral role. She was among the highest-paid college athletes in 2024 and boasted a massive fan following on TikTok (8.1M) and Instagram (5.4M). Her presence also contributed to the LSU team remaining in the spotlight among other gymnastics squads.
